What Every Homeowner Needs To Know About Selling Now
This Summer season, there’s plenty of opportunity if you’re thinking about selling, whether that’s next month or closer to Fall. But you still need to have a strategy that matches the moment. Here’s what you have to know.
Inventory’s Up. Buyer Power Is Coming Back.
There are more homes for sale than there have been in years. That’s great because it gives you more options for your own move. But it also means the buyers looking right now, have more choices too. According to the data, the number of homes for sale is inching back toward more normal levels nationally (see graph below):
Inventory’s Up. Buyer Power Is Coming Back.
There are more homes for sale than there have been in years. That’s great because it gives you more options for your own move. But it also means the buyers looking right now, have more choices too. According to the data, the number of homes for sale is inching back toward more normal levels nationally (see graph below:)
But the improvement is going to vary by area. If you’re in a market where the number of homes for sale is back to normal, buyers may have more sway than you’d expect. That doesn’t mean buyers have all the power – it just means they have more choices, so your home has to stand out, and you need to be ready to negotiate. But if you live where inventory is still pretty limited, you may still see multiple buyers competing for your house.
No matter where you are, the key is to work with a pro who can help you adjust your game plan for your local market.
Your Asking Price Matters
And with more homes to choose from, today’s buyers are quick to skip over homes that feel overpriced. That’s why pricing your house right is the secret to selling quickly and for top dollar. Miss the mark, though, and you may have to backtrack and do a price cut.
The best way to get make sure you’re priced to sell is to lean on your local agent. Because, as they say, if your price isn’t compelling, it’s not selling
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